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Drones Disrupt Firefighting Efforts in Washington
Washington state firefighters are at their wits’ end. Drones, flown by curious onlookers, are hovering over wildfires, making their challenging job even more difficult. The Washington State Department of Natural Resources (DNR) expressed its frustration with the public through a…
Texas Wildfire Incident Sparks Concern Over Drone Safety
In a recent brush with danger, a helicopter battling the Barth Fire in Caldwell County came perilously close to a drone. This alarming near-miss prompted an urgent plea from the Texas A&M Forest Service. On Tuesday, officials revealed that while…
The Privacy Battle Over Police Drones in New York
In New York, police drones are making headlines. Lawmakers in Albany are debating their use by police, sparking heated conversations about public safety and personal privacy. With the increasing deployment of drones by the police, the lines between protection and…
Russia Responds to Drone Attacks; 3 Lives Lost Near Ukrainian Border
In recent events, Russia announced that it prevented a Ukrainian drone assault on Moscow. However, a separate drone strike near the Ukrainian border claimed the lives of three individuals. Belgorod region’s governor reported that the drone targeted a village sanatorium…
Mike Lindell’s Drone and WMD Tech: A New Twist on Election Monitoring
The MyPillow founder, Mike Lindell, is no stranger to making headlines, and he’s done it again. On Thursday, in an attention-grabbing event, Lindell showcased his new idea to combat alleged election fraud—a move that could potentially get enthusiasts on the…
Emirates Airbus A380 Possibly Damaged by Drone on Landing in Nice
A recent landing at Nice Airport, France, might have been more eventful than anticipated. On August 18th, an Airbus A380-800, flying as flight EK77 from Dubai to Nice under Emirates Airlines, might’ve collided with a “large drone,” according to the…
Heroic Drone Rescues Missing Toddler in Vermont
In northern Vermont, a 2-year-old boy went missing, sparking immediate concern. The child disappeared from Creager Road in Montgomery on Monday night. His worried family believed he “had walked away from their home and possibly gone into the woods,” initiating…
Netherlands Arms Up with Israeli Counter-Drone Tech
In an era where drone usage is increasingly common, the Netherlands is stepping up its counter-drone defense game. The country has sealed a $55 million deal with Israel’s Elbit Systems to beef up its aerial security. Recent wars, like the…
Elite Drone Unit in the Hands of a Notorious Cartel
The skies over Mexico have become more dangerous. The Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG), one of the country’s most violent factions, now commands a unit of expert drone operators. Their primary mission? Transform commercial drones into deadly airborne weapons. After…
Russian Supersonic Jet Downed in Ukrainian Drone Strike
A flagship Russian supersonic jet, the Tupolev Tu-22, was reportedly destroyed by a Ukrainian drone strike, with photos of the flaming aircraft emerging on social platforms. According to the BBC and Ukrainian media outlets, the aircraft, which had been significantly…
Moscow’s Airspace: The New Drone Battlefield
In recent events surrounding the tensions between Russia and Ukraine, the Russian Defense Ministry reported that two Ukrainian drones ‘found’ themselves in Russian airspace and were swiftly brought down over the Moscow region. Residents of Krasnogorsk, a town in Moscow’s…
Iran Introduces New Mohajer-10 Drone with double capacity
Iran has showcased its latest homemade drone, called the “Mohajer-10”. This new unmanned aircraft isn’t just any drone; it’s advanced, boasting features that make it a standout. According to Iranian state media, the Mohajer-10 isn’t just another drone in the…